I told you. Because Smith has had his chance over a full season and a shortened season. He is running out of time, and we already have a surplus of forwards. Not only that, but he actually does still have some potential, which means he has some value.

So, to break it down a bit, A) his window here is closing, but B) he could do well with a change of scenery so C) he, in my mind, is an expendable asset who may still have some value to a team looking for a young center with offensive upside.